TC - Agenda - 10-07-04AGENDA
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
8838 East Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, California 91770
Regular Meeting
Call to Order:
OCTOBER 7, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: ; Chairperson Knapp, Vice - Chairperson Matsdorf,
Commissioner Quintanilla, Commissioner Baffo and
Commissioner Benjamin
Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Quintanilla
Invocation: Commissioner Benjamin
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 8, 2004 & August 5, 2004
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - This is the time
reserved for members of the audience to address the Commission on items not
listed on the agenda. (Maximum time per speaker is three (3) minutes; total time
allocated is fifteen (15) minutes..
III. OLD BUSINESS - NONE
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR RED CURB IN FRONT OF 3303 DEL MAR AVENUE
B. REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON EARLE AVENUE
NORTH OF GARVEY AVENUE
V. STAFF REPORTS
A. UPDATE ON CITY COUNCIL'S ACTIONS
VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
VII. ADJOURNMENT -To the next regular meeting of the Traffic Commission on
Thursday, November 4, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., Rosemead City Council Chambers,
8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770.
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Posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting at Rosemead City Hall, 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead; the L.A. County Library, Rosemead Branch, 8800 E. Valley
Boulevard; and at other locations pursuant to RMC Section 1.08.
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
JULY 8, 2004
A regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by
Chairperson Knapp at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Knapp, Vice - Chairperson Matsdorf,
Commisioner Quintanilla, Commissioner Baffo &
Commissioner Benjamin
y Pledge of Allegiance:_ Chairperson Knapp __
Invocation: Commissioner Baffo .
L APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Apri11, 2004 & June 3, 2004
It was moved by Commissioner Quintanilla, seconded by Commissioner Baffo to
approve the minutes for April 1, 2004.
Vote results:
Yes: Commissioner Quintanilla, Commissioner Baffo & Commissioner
Benjamin
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Chairperson Knapp & Vice - Chairperson Matsdorf
It was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla, to
approve the minutes for June 3, 2004.
Vote results:
Yes: Chairperson Knapp, Vice - Chairperson Matsdorf,. Commissioner
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST TO INSTALL TRAFFIC SIGNAUSTOP SIGN ON GRAVES
AVENUE AT JACKSON AVENUE AND INSTALL RED CURB ON
GRAVES AVENUE
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report.
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the analysis, the intersection of Graves Avenue and Jackson Avenue
does not warrant the installation of a traffic signal. More specifically, the traffic
and pedestrian volumes and the reported collision history does not support the
installation of a traffic signal at Graves Avenue and Jackson Avenue.
Speaking before the Commission was:
Michael Jerome
Associate Director at Maryvale
Mr. Jerome explained the traffic problems entering Rosemead from Monterey
Park. He thought perhaps the traffic signal was not needed, but a stop sign
instead, which will also be more cost effective.
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that staff looked into the installation of a
stop sign, but the guidelines did not meet the criteria. Guidelines for speed
bumps were also not meet. However, on Graves there is a two -way left turn lane
there.
Chairperson Knapp recommended a "Pedestrian Crossing" sign to warn
travelers that there is an area with children. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki
stated that this type of sign would be appropriate at this location. .
It was moved by Chairperson Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Baffo, and
carried unanimously to approve two "Pedestrian Crossing" signs, facing east
and west on Graves Avenue.
IV. NEW BUSINESS - NONE
V. STAFF REPORTS
Assistant City Manager Don Wagner stated that the Governor is still negotiating
how much money the City will have to give up.
VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Deputy Izell gave out some hand -outs regarding motorcycles/ motorbikes.
Chairperson Knapp stated that she is getting letters from residents that are
concerned with the traffic at the future Wal -Mart location.
Assistant City Manager Wagner stated that the Planning Department will be
having a public hearing sometime in August, to discuss the E.I.R. Report, as well
as, the traffic situation at this location.
VII. ADTOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned.
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 5, 2004
A regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by
Chairperson Knapp at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Chairperson Knapp, Vice - Chairperson Matsdorf,
Commisioner Quintanilla & Commissioner Benjamin
Commissioner Baffo
Chairperson Matsdorf
Invocation: Commissioner Knapp
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Tull, 2004
The July minutes were deferred to a later date.
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
III. OLD BUSINESS - None
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR MODIFY CURB ZONES AND INSTALL "NO
U- TURN" SIGNS IN FRONT OF WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ON DEL MAR AVENUE
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. -
RECOMMENDATION:
It was recommended the curb zones in front of Williams School on Del Mar .
Avenue be repainted with the changes proposed in Exhibit 1. These changes
include painting over (or removing) the existing yellow curbs. The yellow curbs
in front of the school will become white to be consistent with other school
loading zones. The yellow curb in front of the school's parking lot will become "
green with "20 Minute' stenciled on the curb.
It was further recommended that "No U -Turn' signs be installed for southbound
traffic. These signs are to be posted at the driveways to the parking lot of the
school.
Speaking before the Commission was:
Joyce Kiley
1149 Sunset Briar
Glendale, California
Ms. Kiley is the owner of the property at 2464 Del Mar Avenue in Rosemead.
She is opposed to the "No U -Turn' sign in front of her property, because her
tenants make U -turns in order to park in front of her property.
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki recommended that the "No U -Turn' sign be
installed at Highchff.
It was moved by Commissioner Benjamin, seconded by Commissioner _
Quintanilla, and carried unanimously to install a "No U -Turn' sign on Highchff
Street.
B. - REQUEST TO INSTALL RED CURB AT 2482 NEW AVENUE
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report.
RECOMMENDATION:
The installation of 13 feet of red curb between 2482 and 2476 New Avenue was
It was moved by Vice - Clairperson Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner
Quintanilla, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engines
recommendation.
V. STAFF REPORT - None
VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Quintanilla asked what took place on the south side of town
regarding the Wal -Mart.
Assistant City Manager Don Wagner stated that several opponents of Wal -Mart
showed up at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor's Meeting and
indicated that they were opposed to the future Wal -Mart
The Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for August 16th , at the
Rosemead High School Auditorium and the City Council will also meet at the
High School on September 7tb.
Chairperson Knapp stated that the timing of the signal at Walnut Grove and
Valley Boulevard is off.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned.
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staff Report
Rosemead traffic Commission
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY
DATE: September 29, 2004
SUBJECT: Request for Red Curb In Front of 3303 Del Mar Avenue
REOUE T
Mr. Daniel Deng owner of 3303 Del Mar Avenue has requested staff to review
the possible installation of red curb in front of his property. His request came
through the Planning Department when he was notified of plans for a future
project at 3313 Del Mar Avenue, adjacent to his building. Mr. Deng has also
requested-consideration of time limit parking in front of 3313 Del Mar Avenue
because of the proposed residential use. However, at this time, staff proposes to
postpone analysis of the time limit parking until such time when, or if, the
residential development proves to cause a problem with long -term parking.
CONDITIONS
Exhibit 1 depicts the curb frontage at 3303 Del Mar Avenue. Parking is allowed
on both sides of Del Mar Avenue. There are two lanes of traffic in each direction
of Del Mar Avenue separated by a double yellow centerline.
DISCUSSION
Field observation of the location was made during the mid - morning period.
There was one vehicle parked in front of 3303 Del Mar Avenue. The property at
3303 Del Mar Avenue has on -site parking behind'the building.
Discussions with Mr. Deng indicate that he would like the red curb in front of his
property because visibility of southbound vehicles on Del Mar Avenue is difficult.
Sometimes trucks are parked in front of his property. In addition, there is no two-
way left turn lane to provide a "refuge" for left turns out of the property.
As identified in Exhibit 1, the curb frontage at 3303 Del Mar Avenue Is
approximately 50 feet with the existing driveway. This allows for approximately
30 feet of parking directly in front of 3303 Del Mar Avenue. The curb frontage at
3261 Del Mar Avenue (south of subject property) Is also 50 feet with an existing
driveway. There was one vehicle parked in front of 3261 Del Mar Avenue.
The proposed residential, development at 3313 Del Mar Avenue (north of subject
property) will provide on -site parking. This will include parking for guests. It is .
anticipated that some overflow may occur on Del Mar Avenue. However, staff,
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does not believe the removal of parking in front of 3303 Del Mar Avenue will be .
significant.
RECOMMENDATION
The installation of red curb in front of 3303 Del Mar Avenue is recommended.
This red curb will provide additional sight distance for motorists exiting the
property. It will not significantly affect the neighboring businesses.
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TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY
DATE: September 29, 2004 I
SUBJECT: Request for Parking Restrictions on Earle Avenue North of
Garvey Avenue
RE VEST
Chairman Knapp requested staff to review Earle Avenue north of Garvey
Avenue. She indicated that there are vans parked from the Dollar Rent -a-Car
facility that hinder traffic flow on Earle Avenue. She has requested parking
restrictions on Earle Avenue.
Exhibit 1 depicts conditions on Earle Avenue north of Garvey Avenue. Earle
Avenue Is 34 feet wide. Southbound Earle Avenue is stop controlled at Garvey
Avenue. There is no striping on Earle Avenue at Garvey Avenue. There are
street sweeping parking restrictions on Earle Avenue..
DISCUSSION
Field observation of the location was made during the mid - moming period.
There were 3 vans parked on Earle Avenue in the Immediate vicinity of Garvey
Avenue. They were all similar in appearance and look as if they are part of the
Dollar Rent -a-Car facility. These vans did hinder traffic flow such that vehicles
had to slow to pass them and keep an eye on opposing traffic. On Earle Avenue
further north, there is not a high concentration of parking. This is a residential
area with few vehicles parking on the street.
As shown in Exhibit 1, there are 2 fire hydrants on the east side of Earle Avenue.
This limits parking on the east side to approximately one parking space. On the
west side, there are no parking restrictions.
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RECOMMENDATION
The installation of red curb as shown on Exhibit 1 is recommended. Though we
do not like to paint red curb at fire hydrants because enforcement of this parking
restriction can be made without red curb, we believe this will better direct
vehicles to park in appropriate locations. it will also provide a clearer travel path
immediately north of Garvey Avenue on Earle Avenue.
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